Tamara Napolitano
Casselberry,FL
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 24 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in the hospital setting or in the classroom/lab assisting student nurses to follow a career in healthcare. Advocates to improve patient and family education within the healthcare industry. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Passionate about working with students as a preceptor in the hospital or as a Lab Assistant at Seminole State College. I hope to leave my mark in nursing whether it is at the bedside touching the lives of a patient or in the classroom educating a student nurse.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Lab Assistant
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Assist small groups of students with nursing skills in a laboratory setting.
- Assist with lab exercises and optional student practice sessions.
- Assist with simulation learning activities in the nursing skills lab.
- Maintains documentation of student competence in clinical skills.
- Responsible for ensuring student and instructor safety by complying with assigned instructions and regulations as defined by state certifying agencies.
Registered Professional Nurse-Postpartum Unit
Advent Health Winter Park
Winter Park, FL
07.2009 - Current
- Develops individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Provides comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Instructs new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Educates patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
- Assists with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
- Attends multidisciplinary meetings discussing patient care plans and strategies for improving overall care delivery.
Registered Professional Nurse-Postpartum Unit
Advent Health Altamonte
Altamonte Springs, FL
03.2003 - 07.2009
- Instructs new mothers on how to care for their newborns and their own health throughout their postpartum hospitalization.
- Provides daily patient assessments per hospital protocol, including full head to toe assessments of both mother and newborn, dispensing of medications, and accurate documentation.
- Adheres to infection control protocols while performing nursing duties in the obstetrics unit.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of postpartum complications, patient safety and privacy regulations.
- Excellent communication skills with physicians, coworkers, and patients.
Registered Professional Nurse-Cardiac Unit
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
07.1999 - 03.2003
- Assists patients in understanding the risks and benefits of cardiac procedures.
- Performs physical assessments on patients with cardiac conditions.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for cardiac patients.
- Evaluates responses to treatments and interventions related to cardiovascular health issues.
- Identifies signs of distress or complications in order to intervene quickly.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient progress notes and lab results.
- Explains patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science Nursing - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05-1999
Skills
- Ability to respond promptly to medical issues a patient is experiencing
- Check and monitor a patient's vital signs to determine which treatment protocol to follow
- Track how treatments are working and provide critical information to make life-saving decisions
- Proper patient and family education about their condition, safety precautions, diagnosis and course of treatments
- Create a safe environment for patient's and their families, minimizing the risk of falls, and preventing errors to maximize recovery
- Strong computer skills using EPIC and an electronic medical record
- Effective communicator with patients', family members, doctors and other medical staff
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Time management skills to effectively organize the day and prioritize tasks
- Ethics and confidentiality is of utmost importance when guiding my behavior and decision making They are fundamental in my nursing career
- Great teamwork and dependability skills I work well with others, maintain a positive attitude and can be relied on in any situation
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Member of the PACC Committee (Perinatal Access to Continuity of Care)2023-2024
- Member of the Unit Governance Council for the Postpartum Unit 2018-2024
- Nursing Excellence Nomination Award 2018
- Preceptors Promote Excellence Award 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Lab Assistant
Seminole State College
03.2019 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse-Postpartum Unit
Advent Health Winter Park
07.2009 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse-Postpartum Unit
Advent Health Altamonte
03.2003 - 07.2009
Registered Professional Nurse-Cardiac Unit
Advent Health Orlando
07.1999 - 03.2003
Master of Science Nursing - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
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